The episode highlighted once again just how expensive it is to access the internet in Zimbabwe with citizens sounding the #DataMustFall call.

While there have been other changes to broadband packages offered by some internet providers like the reductions from operators like Aptics, Powertel, Telco and TelOne, the cost of internet access is still prohibitive.

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The majority of internet connections (at least 98%) are made via mobile devices through the country’s three mobile network operators with most subscribers relying on bundles that cost as much as $3 a month to access specific applications like Facebook and WhatsApp.

Outside these service bundles, there are a number of home packages which, considering their limited uptake versus mobile broadband, are yet to become the leading options for internet access.

There is also the option of public WiFi hotspots, which guarantee deals ranging from a free 30-minute daily access window (courtesy of ZOL) to a $1 for 1 GB offer from TelOne.

All these options are what Zimbabweans rely on for their internet experience.

Having said that, here is a look at the popular Zimbabwean broadband packages from the dominant players in the market. The figures give a picture of how much people are paying to go online locally.

Telone home premier is definitely real value….60gb at 4mbps for 42$. Been using for a year and I’m really impressed…. My phone line went down on a Sunday …. Phone the hotline on Sunday …Someone actually picked after a few minutes….More surprisingly come Monday morning the line was fixed…Superb customer service…Highly recomended

I’m sorry to say they are all crooks. I mean the mobile data operates as you can pay ie econet .95c for a week or 70mb but you can hardly ever connect or download anything. It’s such a rip off. And they get richer by the minute. Sad. And no one can do anything about it.